Hepatitis B Vaccines

There are only two global manufacturers of Hepatitis B vaccines, both of whom now have problems.&nbsp GSK is now the only current supplier , and normal supplies will not be resumed until well into 2018.

In the light of this situation, PHE are in liaison with GSK prioritising limited supplies to maximum benefit attached is a guidance letter from Dr Parker which includes a link to PHE information.&nbsp See attachment below.

Hepatitis B vaccination for babies

In the context of the above advice relating to the supply problems with adult Hepatitis B vaccine the LMC are writing to practices to remind colleagues of the national immunisation programme for Hepatitis B for babies who are born to mothers who are Hepatitis B positive.